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In a rare coin collection, there is one gold coin for every three non-gold coins. 10 more gold coins are added to the collection and the ratio of gold coins to non-gold coins would be 1:2. Based on the information, the total number of coins in the collection now becomes

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A.90Correct
B.80
C.60
D.50
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (A) 90

Let initial gold coins = x. Then non-gold = 3x. After adding 10 gold coins: (x+10)/(3x) = 1/2. Solving: x = 20. Total coins after = 30 gold + 60 non-gold = 90.

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In a rare coin collection, there is one gold coin for every three non-gold coins. 10 more gold coins are added to the collection and the ratio of gold coins to non-gold coins would be 1:2. Based on the information, the total number of coins in the collection now becomes

A.90सही
B.80
C.60
D.50

सही उत्तर: (A) 90

Let initial gold coins = x. Then non-gold = 3x. After adding 10 gold coins: (x+10)/(3x) = 1/2. Solving: x = 20. Total coins after = 30 gold + 60 non-gold = 90.

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